Pickleball (4) - Ville de Shediac

Town of Shediac
Our growth is ongoing
Jacques LeBlanc
Mayor
Town of Shediac
A visionary Council
External Committees
Internal Committees:
- Finance
- Community Life
- Municipal Operations
Laura Gallant,
Deputy Mayor
Patricia BourqueChevarie, Councillor
Sylvie Boudreau,
Councillor
Anita Léger-MacDonald,
Councillor
• Greater Shediac
Sewerage Commission
• S-E Regional Service
Commission
• Sailing harbour
• Beauséjour Family Crisis
Resource Centre
• Centre-ville Shediac
Downtown Inc.
• Lobster Festival
• Jeux de l'Acadie 50+
• Maurice-Léger
Foundation
• Tree of Hope
• Pascal-Poirier Park
Project
• Greater Shediac
Chamber of Commerce
• Tennis Club
Germaine Gallant,
Councillor
Roger Caissie, Councillor
Marc Fougère,
Councillor
Michel LeBlanc,
Councillor
Jacques LeBlanc, Mayor
• S-E Regional Service
Commission
• Ex-officio on all
committees
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South-East Hospice
Jeux de l'Acadie 50+
Tree of Hope
Pascal-Poirier Park
• Greater Shediac
Sewerage Commission
• Scoudouc Industrial Park
• Watershed Association
• Planning Review &
Adjustment Committee
Comité (SERSE)
• Rallye Moto
• Relay for Life
• Greater Shediac
Community Garden
• Shediac Public Library
• PickleBall Club
Shediac: the epitome of
success
 Average annual tax base increase of 6 % over the past five years
 Tax rate of $1.4784 unchanged for over 15 years
 Budget of $11 390 857 in 2016, which translates into an increase
of more than $1.5 M since 2012
 Tax base of $635 267 116 in 2016, which translates into an
increase of 21% since 2012
 Growth is ongoing…..
Town of Shediac
GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES
Town of Shediac
Town of Shediac
Borrowings of approximately $2M per year
Capital projects paid through the General Fund (pay as you go) amounting
to approximately $1 M per year (debt ratio of 12 % per year – Maximum
20%)
Targeted economic growth of 4 % per year
A) Vision
Targeted goals
Residential
Commercial and
Institutional
Present
70%
30%
Pay as you go: Amounts paid through the General Operating Fund
Goal
60%
40%
Debt situation
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Projected
Total debt - Beginning
$4 715 000
$5 990 000
$6 089 000
$6 029 000
$6 799 000
$7 299 000
New loan
$2 306 000
$1 140 000
$1 000 000
$1 000 000
$1 100 000
$1 900 000
Repayment of loan
($1 031 000)
($1 041 000)
($1 060 000)
($908 000)
($1 300 000) ($1 700 000)
Total debt - End
$5 990 000
$6 089 000
$6 029 000
$6 121 000
$6 599 000
$7 499 000
Excellent quality of life
The quality of life in the town of Shediac and its neighbouring communities
is by far considered as being well beyond that of New Brunswick as a
whole.
Excellent/Good
Excellent/Good
Quality
of life
Town of
Shediac
Quality
of life
Greater
Moncton
Quality of
life
outside
of
Shediac
Quality
of life
Urban
New
Quality of
life
New
Brunswick
Brunswick
Quality
of life
Rural
New
Brunswick
Based on Corporate Research & Associates (CRA) Survey
The
biggest
challenges
Roadways and traffic are considered as being among the town of Shediac’s
biggest challenges.
The Town of Shediac’s biggest challenges
Key answers among residents of the town of Shediac
Infrastructure/roads
Traffic/traffic during summer
Lack of recreational facilities/activities for young people/families
Growth/development
Work
Based on Corporate Research & Associates (CRA) Survey
11
Use of municipal services
When did you last use the following services?
% in the past week/past month among residents of the town of Shediac
Recreation facilitiesoutdoor and indoor
Professional services
such as physicians,
lawyers and clinics
Shopping within town
limits
Walking trails
Based on Corporate Research & Associates (CRA) Survey
12
Events and festivals
It is important to residents of the area that the town of Shediac
host events and festivals.
Events and Festivals importance level
by region
Town of Shediac– 93 % of the people feel that it’s essential and/or important
Outside of Shediac– 95 % of the people feel that it’s essential and/or important
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Annexion
application in
progress
Part of non-incorporated area located
north and south of Highway 15 in the
Shediac Cape LSD
New configuration of Highway #11 and #15
Investing in our infrastructures
Major recreational accomplishments since 2012
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Buildings
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Renovation and purchase of a Zamboni for the Festival Arena (2012)
Renovation and purchase of equipment for the Multipurpose Centre
Pascal Poirier House (2012 – 2014)
New facility at the Rotary Park (2013)
John Lyons Park
$2 000 000
$35 000
$54 000
$48 000
$92 000
Parks and trails
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Rotary Park (2012 – 2015)
Ourson Park(2012-2013)
John Lyons Park (2013-2014)
Lighting system (2012) and new tennis courts (2015)
Cycling trails on Victoria, Belliveau and Harper (2015)
Benches, garbage cans, bike racks, flower pots on Main Street
$35 000
$38 000
$289 000
$225 000
$120 000
$35 000
Investing in our infrastructures
Accomplishments in 2015
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Buildings
◦ Old Train Station (Investment of $400 000 since 2012)
◦ Generator (Multipurpose Centre for emergency measures)
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Parks and trails
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$190 000
$206 000
Cycling trail (Harper)
Skatepark and dog park
Pascal Poirier Park (total budget of $1.2 M over two years)
Decorations
$135 000
$139 000
$580 000
$30 000
Roadways
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Main Street Phase II
Breaux Bridge (last phase)
Guard rail and rockfill on Riverside Drive
Various equipment and machinery
$1 234 000
$760 000
$98 000
$247 000
Investing in our future
Projects in 2016
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Buildings
◦ Municipal Operations Centre on Ohio Road
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Parks and trails
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$6 200 000
Luminous signs
Jubilee Park
Pascal Poirier Park (Phase II –$400 000 contribution from the Town)
Trails (from Sackville Street to Ohio Road along Route 15)
$100 000
$220 000
$670 000
$350 000
Roadways
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Chesley Street Phase I (Federal/Provincial/Municipal partnership)
Lino Road (Gas tax fund)
Pascal Poirier Street (Gas tax fund)
Main Street (cleaning of lines in Downtown)
$3 040 000
$800 000
$1 300 000
$300 000
Investing in our future
Projects in 2016 (cont’d)
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Equipment
◦ Various pieces of equipment and machinery
◦ Total (Genenal Operation Fund)
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$615 000
$13 595 000
Water system
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Chesley Street (Main to Webster)
Sackville Street (Harper to Breaux Bridge)
Smith Street (abandonment and relocation of line)
Pascal Poirier Street (extension between Tipperary and Donald)
Maintenance on the existing water tank
Renewal of the Scada system
Total (Water Operation Fund)
$360 000
$390 000
$80 000
$50 000
$450 000
$100 000
$1 430 000
Investing in our future
Old Train Station
Official opening on October 4, 2015
$10 000 contribution from Canadian National (CN)
Investing in our infrastructures
Pascal Poirier Park
Contributions:
Province $500 000
Town
$400 000
Rotary $300 000
New Municipal Operations Center
Jubilee
Park
Nouveaux terrains:
Pickleball (4)
Shuffle Board (4)
Fers à cheval
New Courts:
Pickleball (4)
Shuffle Board (4)
Horseshoe
Parc
Jubilee
Park
Rue Chesley – Projet 2016
Chesley Street 2016 Project
Celebrations in 2015
New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame
Banquet and induction ceremony – May 30, 2015
Arts and culture (#1)
Artists Village and Arts Tour
Arts and culture (#2)
Old Train Station and Pascal-Poirier Hystorical House
66th edition
of the Shediac
Lobster Festival
Corks & Claws
66th Shediac Lobster Festival
Multipurpose Centre
Activities for all ages…
Shediac Public
Library
2014-2015 fiscal year
People counter: 63,330 people walked through our doors.
Total of programs offered free of charge: (adults,
teens and children): 348 with 3 275 participants
Total of programs offered: 66 with 1,351 participants
Total book loans: 61,388 items
Members: 5,313
Internet access point users: 3,619
Fire Department
Emergency vehicule
All-terrain vehicule
Tonker
Thermal camera
Smartboard
Jaws of life
Strut
…and it continues in 2016
Jeux de l’Acadie 50+ (August 18-21, 2016)
Open House Day 2016
Thursday, April 7
2016 Fall Festival
September 30 to October 2
Conclusion
Shediac: Open for business
Continue promoting Council’s vision
Continue restoring the downtown core
Continue investing in our road infrastructures (Chesley, Breaux Bridge, Main,
Pascal Poirier, Lino, etc.)
Work with our partners (Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Corporation,
organizations, etc.) to achieve our vision
MERCI /
THANK YOU